Up until April of last year, Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Cody Bellinger was largely only known within the sport and to those who closely followed prospects and farm systems. But he quickly became a household name.
Bellinger played his way to the Dodgers keeping him on their active roster longer than initially expected, and he went on to become a unanimous selection for the 2017 National League Rookie of the Year. Prior to that, Bellinger participated in the Home Run Derby and MLB All-Star Game in Miami.
The 22-year-old has become a star whose spotlight extends beyond Dodger Stadium or any baseball field.